Next Up with Stan Norfleet & Chris Gordy

Houston Chronicle writer Jonathan Alexander joins Next Up to break down the Texans offseason priorities as the NFL Combine and 2024 Draft approach. Alexander starts with players in free agency, especially defensive linemen Jonathan Greenard and Sheldon Rankins. "I think the Texans are going to prioritize those players," but "there's no guarantee in free agency." The Texans have players that they c...

Stan Norfleet of Next Up reflects on the shooting that took place at the Kansas City Chiefs parade and rally that left 22 people wounded and a woman dead, as well as the shooting at Lakewood Church in Houston on Sunday. Pitchers and catchers for the Houston Astros reported to spring training Wednesday and Chris Gordy joins to give the latest update on Justin Verlander and J.P. France. Following th...

Lachard Binkley, staff writer for The Dream Shake and SB Nation, joins Next Up to recap the Houston Rockets losing 121-113 to the Memphis Grizzlies on the road Wednesday. Head coach Ime Udoka was visibly upset after the game and hinted at changes following the All-Star break. "You may be changing that starting lineup," Binkley said. "He's not just here for player development, he's here to win game...

Stan Norfleet and Chris Gordy of Next Up react to Super Bowl LVIII being the most-watched program in television history. According to Nielsen and Adobe Analytics, the Kansas City Chiefs overtime victory averaged 123.4 million viewers across television and streaming platforms. The Houston Rockets defeated the New York Knicks 105-103 Monday at the Toyota Center, and Ben DuBose, editor of The Rockets...

Ben DuBose, editor of The Rockets Wire, joins Next Up to recap the Houston Rockets defeating the New York Knicks 105-103 Monday in the Toyota Center. The Rockets and Knicks were tied at 103-103, but Knicks guard Jalen Brunson fouled Aaron Holiday on a wild shot, sending Holiday to the free throw line. Holiday made 2/3, intentionally missing the third, causing time to expire for a Rockets' win. DuB...

Stan Norfleet and Chris Gordy of Next Up recap Super Bowl LVIII that saw the Kansas City Chiefs defeat the San Francisco 49ers 25-22 in overtime at Allegiant Stadium in Las Vegas. The Chiefs became the first back-to-back Super Bowl champions in 19 years and earned their third Super Bowl victory in five seasons. Quarterback Patrick Mahomes obtained his third Super Bowl MVP and became one of five qu...

Stan Norfleet and Chris Gordy of Next Up recap the NFL Honors that saw Texans quarterback C.J. Stroud being named the Associated Press NFL Offensive Rookie of the Year and and defensive end Will Anderson Jr. winning Defensive Rookie of the Year. However, head coach DeMeco Ryans did not win Coach of the Year, with the award going to the Browns' Kevin Stefanski. Former Texans wide receiver Andre Joh...

Kirk Morrison, former NFL linebacker and broadcaster for ESPN College Football and the Los Angeles Rams, joins Next Up to recap the NFL Honors which saw Texans quarterback C.J. Stroud being named the Associated Press NFL Offensive Rookie of the Year and and defensive end Will Anderson Jr. winning Defensive Rookie of the Year. However, head coach DeMeco Ryans did not win Coach of the Year, with the...

Stan Norfleet and Chris Gordy of Next Up discuss Texans quarterback C.J. Stroud's increased popularity following the end of his season. Stroud is in the NBA All-Star Celebrity Game, participated in the Pro Bowl Games, guesting on talk shows and is nominated for awards at the 2024 NFL Honors. Stan and Chris read off Bill Parcells' Commandments of Quarterback and apply them to Stroud's future. Stan...

Stan Norfleet and Chris Gordy of Next Up go live to the José Altuve press conference where the Houston Astros officially announce signing the second baseman to a five-year extension worth $125 million. During the press conference, Altuve was presented with a plaque from the City of Houston mayor's office declaring February 7, 2024, José Altuve Day. At the conclusion of the press conference, Stan a...

Fox Sports' Jay Glazer joined us on Next Up to discuss Houston Texans head coach DeMeco Ryans and quarterback CJ Stroud after year one and the amount of success they had. Glazer also adds which big name free agent the Texans should add.

Stan Norfleet and Chris Gordy of Next Up react to NFL comissioner Roger Goodell speaking to the media about diversity in the league. The NFL also announces that the Philadelphia Eagles will play in the league's first regular season game in São Paolo, Brazil. Quarterback Patrick Mahomes has a 14-3 record in the playoffs. Will the San Francisco 49ers be able to dethrone Mahomes and the Chiefs. Forme...

Former head coach for the Atlanta Falcons and Super Bowl champion Mike Smith joins Next Up to preview Super Bowl LVIII in Las Vegas featuring the Kansas City Chiefs against the San Francisco 49ers. Comparing it to his own Super Bowl experience, Smith comments on players and coaches balancing the enjoyment of being in Las Vegas versus staying focused on the game plan. "You have to trust your team"...

Stan Norfleet and Chris Gordy of Next Up begin a preview of the Super Bowl as both the Kansas City Chiefs and the San Francisco 49ers arrive in Las Vegas for opening night of the annual media fest. The Pro Bowl Games broadcasted on ESPN on Sunday, and Texans quarterback C.J. Stroud put on a good performance despite the AFC losing to the NFC 64-59. As more NFL mock drafts are published, Stan and Ch...

College basketball analyst DeShaun Tate joins Next Up to break down the national standings ahead of the 2024 Men's NCAA March Madness tournament. One of the big matchups over the weekend was the Houston Cougars taking on the Kansas Jayhawks with the Cougars losing 65-78 on the road. "This is one of the better Kansas teams," but the Cougars still have "a realistic chance of winning a national champ...

Editor of The Rockets Wire Ben DuBose joins Next Up to recap the Houston Rockets losing 111-90 to the Timberwolves in Minnesota on Sunday. The Rockets made national headlines last week after acquiring Memphis Grizzlies center Steven Adams in a trade for guard Victor Oladipo and three second-round picks. "I love the Steven Adams deal," DuBose said. "You can't pass it up." The Rockets are a game awa...

Stan Norfleet of Next Up revisits Tampa Bay Buccaneers wide receiver but current free agent Mike Evans attending the Houston Rockets game against the New Orleans Pelicans in the Toyota Center on Wednesday. Brian LaLima of The Sean Salisbury Show joins to discuss possible free agents for the Texans. With a week away from the NBA trade deadline, the Rockets acquired Memphis Grizzlies center Steven A...

Stan Norfleet of Next Up reacts to Tampa Bay Buccaneers wide receiver but current free agent Mike Evans attending the Houston Rockets game against the New Orleans Pelicans in the Toyota Center on Wednesday. This leads to a discussion with Ross Villarreal of The Matt Thomas Show about possible free agents that the Texans could retain in the offseason. News breaks during the show that Dallas Cowboys...

Editor of The Rockets Wire Ben DuBose joins Next Up to recap the Houston Rockets losing to the New Orleans Pelicans 110-99 Wednesday at the Toyota Center. "This is one of the more satisfying losses of the year," DuBose said. Guard Jalen Green recorded 31 points, and center Alperen Şengün still managed to record a double-double even though he struggled to guard Pelicans center Jonas Valančiūnas. "T...

Stan Norfleet of Next Up opens the show discussing the future of the Houston Astros and recaps the 2024 Houston Sports Awards with Brian LaLima. Texans quarterback C.J. Stroud won Athlete of the Year and Newcomer of the Year, but was not present at the awards ceremony. KPRC reporter Aaron Wilson joins the show to break down the Texans retaining offensive coordinator Bobby Slowik and quarterbacks c...

Former linebacker for the Houston Texans and Super Bowl champion Jamie Sharper joins Next Up to talk about the Texans' quick success with young leaders. Sharper breaks down the importance of the culture in an organization and having veterans guiding younger players. "Teams know when they have a good team nucleus." Sharper also reminisces on when he joined the Texans in 2002 as part of the expansio...

KPRC reporter Aaron Wilson joins Stan Norfleet on Next Up to break down the Houston Texans retaining Bobby Slowik as offensive coordinator and Jerrod Johnson as quarterbacks coach. Slowik and Johnson interviewed for multiple positions around the league, but Wilson was never worried about either of them leaving the Texans. "Jerrod was closer to getting a job than Bobby." Slowik and Johnson both got...

Stan Norfleet of Next Up discusses the Houston Rockets bouncing back and earning a solid victory of the Los Angeles Lakers on Monday. Lachard Binkley, staff writer for The Dream Shake and SB Nation, and Matt Thomas of The Matt Thomas Show join the show to recap the win and break down the hostility between Dillon Brooks and LeBron James. Texans quarterback C.J. Stroud earned a spot in a Super Bowl...

Lachard Binkley, staff writer for The Dream Shake and SB Nation, joins Next Up to recap the Houston Rockets defeating the Los Angeles Lakers 135-119 at the Toyota Center on Monday. Guard Jalen Green recorded 34 points and 12 rebounds, making that back-to-back double doubles. "The best Jalen is an aggressive Jalen," Binkley said. Center Alperen Şengün had 31 points and 12 rebounds, bouncing back fr...